Holy Basil Stress Relief Tea
A soothing herbal tea made with dried holy basil leaves that helps relieve stress and promotes relaxation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Herbal
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
- 1–2 teaspoons dried holy basil leaves (or 1 tea bag)
- Fresh ginger slice (optional)
- Fresh lemon slices (to taste)
- Honey (up to 1 teaspoon, or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a gentle boil.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried holy basil (or 1 tea bag) and a slice of ginger if desired.
- Cover and let it steep for about 7 minutes (or up to 10 for a stronger flavor).
- Strain out the leaves, pour into a cup, squeeze in lemon juice, and stir in honey to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding dried rose petals or mint leaves. Brew ahead and chill for iced tea. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: holy basil, stress relief, herbal tea, calming tea, relax